Most people who call themselves trainers today probably didn’t start to be trainers. They often work in a field where they develop extensive knowledge and then are asked to share what they know. Few people choose training and development while they are still in school, and yet there are talented and knowledgeable trainers working in every industry. Many trainers have some experience with teaching, writing, or leadership, although they come from nearly every field.

Some individuals become trainers because they are passionate about sharing their knowledge and about helping people. Others become trainers because their employer asks them to get involved in mentoring, training, or coaching new or existing employees. Trainers also get started when they want to make some changes to their daily activities but wish to continue contributing to a particular organization or industry.

As such, people who work as trainers are often put into difficult situations without much understanding of what training is or how to do it well. We know that being a good trainer is the result of developing skills to bring information to an audience. This information will then engage, empower, and encourage continued learning and development.
This course is designed as an exploration of the essential skills that trainers need to develop and to get you started in the learning process in an interactive and fun environment. It will give you the skills that you need so that your students not only learn, but also enjoy the process, retain information shared, and use their new skills back in the workplace.

Course Objectives:
After you complete this course, you’ll be able to:

• Recognize the importance of considering the participants and their training needs, including the different learning styles and adult learning principles.
• Know how to write objectives and evaluate whether these objectives have been met at the end of a training session.
• Develop an effective training style, using appropriate training aids and techniques.
• Conduct a short group training session that incorporates these training concepts.
• Understand the essential background for trainers to have
• Explore how being genuine enhances training
• Identify the elements of good questions
• Understand how to apply listening skills
• Develop rapport-building strategies
• Recognize key skills in a trainer’s toolbox and identify skill areas for development